Conservative hardliners are fuming at House Speaker Mike Johnson decision’s to move ahead with billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine — and are loudly warning him it could cost him his job.
An angry GOP Rep. Chip Roy railed against Johnson, saying he is “very disappointed” in the speaker, and he is “past the point of giving grace.” Pressed if Roy has confidence in Johnson, he said “it’s not good.” Roy was spotted walking into Johnson’s office with GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and told said he needs “time for conversations.”
Firebrand GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz called Johnson’s decision to move ahead with the foreign aid bills as tantamount to “surrender,” vowing to vote against the package and work hard to pressure others to not support the move. “I won’t support it. I will encourage others that hold a similar view,” he said. Gaetz did not reply when asked if he still has confidence in the speaker.
Arizona conservative GOP Rep. Eli Crane echoed the frustration, and told CNN he is “disappointed” by Johnson’s decision, but “not surprised.” He added, “It’s completely detached from what our base wants what our what our voters want.” He kept the door open to voting against the rule. Crane said it is not the right time to oust Johnson for fear of who the alternative could be.
Meanwhile, Democratic Rep. Don Davis said he would “definitely consider” saving Johnson. “if he is caught trying to help, doing right, why not?”Adding that it depends on what the package includes. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said $9 billion in humanitarian aid to Gaza and other conflict zones around the globe is a key priority if Johnson wants Democrats’ support.
This all comes amid the upcoming Senate impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
CNN’s Lauren Fox contributed reporting to this post.
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